HTML <hr> tag

When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <hr> tag is a block element used to denote a thematic break (horizontal line) on a web page. It is useful when you are changing a topic or want to separate content on a page. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Example of <hr> code

<h3 class="ce">Here is a heading about one subject</h3>
<hr>
<p class="ce">Here is a paragraph about a different subject.</p>

Example result

Here is a heading about one subject

Here is a paragraph about a different subject.

Deprecated attributes

All HTML tags support standard attributes that define the settings of an HTML element. In addition to the standard settings, the <hr> tag had the following unique attributes that are now deprecated.

Compatibility

Browser, Class, Compatibility, Web design terms